How to Pronounce Textspeak

To pronounce "textspeak", say TEXTSP-eak — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛkst.spik/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɛkst.spik/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “textspeak”

"textspeak" has 2 syllables: textsp-eak.

What does textspeak mean?

noun

  1. The abbreviated, simplified form of language used in text messages, which often elides vowels and omits punctuation and capitalisation.

Synonyms

textese

Related words

txtspeaktextesetelegrapheseleetspeakleetspeektelegramesetextlettextphone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "textspeak"?▾

"Textspeak" has 2 syllables: textsp · eak.

What is the IPA transcription of "textspeak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "textspeak" is /ˈtɛkst.spik/.

What does "textspeak" mean?▾

Textspeak: The abbreviated, simplified form of language used in text messages, which often elides vowels and omits punctuation and capitalisation.

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